Suck

Quick meaning: Suck is a noun meaning An instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling.

Meaning

An instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable) Milk drawn from the breast.
2. An indrawing of gas or liquid caused by suction.
3. (uncountable) The ability to suck; suction.
4. A part of a river towards which strong currents converge making navigation difficult.
5. (Canada) A weak, self-pitying person; a person who refuses to go along with others, especially out of spite; a crybaby or sore loser.
6. A sycophant, especially a child.
7. (slang, dated) A short drink, especially a dram of spirits.

Example Sentences

The infant took suck in an instant, pulling strongly.

Marvelous stories were told of "the suck" in early times. It was said that the water was so compressed that it would bear an ax.

I used to think she was such a suck! She'd cry when I took to the ice, whether I skated well or badly. She'd cry when I left the house.

Bammer agreed “Probably a good idea,” he agreed with a quick suck on his straw, “won't stop you from picking up any of these chicks, though.”

Word Forms

• sucks
• sucking
• sucked

Synonyms for suck

Depending on context, synonyms include sook, draw, imbibe, absorb, take in, suction.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include absorb, suck up, suckle, breastfeed, imbibe, lactate.

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